How Design and Fabrication of Assistive Technology Can Offer Effective Solutions for Recipients

Presenter(s): Courtney Knoles, COTA/L, ATP

Contributing Author(s): Kathleen (Kathy) Laurin, Ph.D., Director of Program Development

Content Areas: Specialties - including: Administration & Management, Assistive Technology, Other; Specialties - including: Administration & Management, Assistive Technology, Other

Target Audience: Student, Entry-level, Intermediate-level, Advanced-level

Course Description: This presentation will discuss how occupational therapy practitioners across Illinois can utilize fabricated, customized assistive technology (AT) devices to benefit recipients with complex individualized needs. It will describe a variety of fabrication services available, materials used to create fabricated devices, an overview of the Illinois Assistive Technology Program and Makers program, as well as examples of unique fabricated AT devices being used by Illinois residents.